Contributing to the HPRC’s annual Community Partners Meeting. Specifically, CC members will advise on the content of the meeting based on the interests and needs of various community members. In both 2009 and 2010 the meeting addressed sugar-sweetened beverages and water access in communities, schools, and work sites.

Engaging in strategic planning for the HPRC’s research agenda. This process will be guided by input received and ideas generated at the Community Partners Meeting.

Assisting in developing the structure and content of the Leaders in Healthcommunity training program. The goal of this program is to build the internal capacity of our community partners by providing selected staff with training in community based participatory research methods and nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention among children and youth.

Membership

Initial appointments are for two years and appointments will continue to be reconsidered on a two-year basis. Full meetings occur quarterly each year. Between meetings, CC members have opportunities to get involved with specific PRC projects throughout the year.

Resources

The Harvard School of Public Health Prevention Research Center is a member of the Prevention Research Centers Program, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement number 1-U48-DP-001946.